Title:
【発明の名称】多点錠止システム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2000510543
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A multi-point latching system is adapted for mounting on a panel and securing the panel to a frame. The system includes a central latch, remote latches and connecting rods. The central latch includes a housing and a handle assembly pivotably mounted in the housing for rotation about an axis parallel to the panel for opening and closing the central latch. The handle assembly extends through the housing and includes a handle and a pivot arm. The pivot arm extends from the back of the housing. The central latch also includes an actuator pivotably mounted for rotation normal to the panel; and a link connecting the handle assembly to one of the connecting rods, which is also connected to the actuator, such that the actuator is rotated by rotating the handle assembly. The remote latches are engaged by rotation of the actuator plate through the connecting rods.
Inventors:
Vickers, James H.
Milne, David
Shellac, Richard E.
Milne, David
Shellac, Richard E.
Application Number:
JP52235999A
Publication Date:
August 15, 2000
Filing Date:
October 08, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Southco, Incorporated
International Classes:
E05C1/06; E05B5/00; E05B53/00; E05C9/04; E05C9/06; E05B13/10; E05B15/00; E05B17/00; E05B67/38; E05C9/18; (IPC1-7): E05C1/06; E05B53/00; E05C9/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takashi Ishida (3 others)